Northwestern Pre-College Online Business Programs Recently Updated

Studying with Northwestern means being part of an innovative and collaborative community that excels at transforming society, growing leaders, and pursuing excellence. Our Pre-College Online Program is no exception. Designed for motivated students 13 and older, our online courses are taught by our renowned faculty and feature dynamic video lessons and interactive tools. 

With Northwestern’s Pre-College Online Program, you can discover the exciting world of Business while still in high school. Designed for students 13 and older, our online courses feature interactive tools and a flexible structure that allows you to take multiple courses to discover a variety of Business-related areas of interest. Even better, you’ll be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University.

The courses currently offered are:

• Business: Strategies, Innovation, and Success
• Business of Sports: Beyond the Field
• Finance: Think Like an Investor

Business: Strategies, Innovation, and Success

In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of business strategy, marketing, sales, operations, and more. Through real-world examples and expert insights, you’ll learn how companies develop products, reach their customers, and deliver value efficiently. You’ll apply your learning in a final project where you analyze a well-known company and propose a new product or service idea aligned with its goals and market. Whether you're curious about business or considering it as a future path, this course will give you a practical foundation to build on.

Business of Sports: Beyond the Field

Ready to discover the business moves that drive championship teams to success? In this course, you’ll learn how professional sports teams operate behind the scenes, from player evaluation and scouting to front office decision-making. Uncover how data analytics and technology are transforming talent development and game strategies; explore revenue generation, sponsorship deals, and market expansion. Understand the full spectrum of how sports organizations thrive, and create your own strategy for a new expansion team.

Finance: Think Like an Investor

Curious about the world of finance? In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry, from economic foundations to investment strategies and financial analysis. You will explore the intricacies of private equity, learn how to evaluate market trends, and analyze real-world case studies. Plus, you’ll hear from industry experts with extensive experience in the field. Discover your potential in the financial world and prepare for your academic future.

All course options, whether 2 or 4 weeks, have identical educational content, learning materials, and number of assignments. The difference in length of course is due to time of year (not amount of instruction). We know the school year keeps you busy, so we’ve made the course longer during that time so that you can get assignments done.

Fees: $1,895 per course.

Check our website for more information and explore the courses that interest you!